It is hard to believe that we are at the halfway point of the 2009 race season. The weather we had this past weekend in Cowpens is definitely the best that we have had all season. The rain that fell earlier in the week was a welcomed relief from the dust of last year.

Several of you have asked about the number of races that we will be counting towards points; the answer is eight. Due to the cancellation of the Goldmine race in March, we will have 12 rounds instead of the originally scheduled 13. With 6 races left, I am sure that the point’s race will be getting tight in some classes.

Please remember as you come to a checkpoint in the woods or come through the scoring barrels, it is very important that you stop! We can’t scan your barcode if you don’t stop and the checkpoint workers can’t write down your number if they can’t see it. It doesn’t take but a second to stop and it could mean the difference between first place and tenth place to you. If we have a protest and have to manually score a class, if your number isn’t written down at a checkpoint or at the barrels, you want get credit for that lap. I want you to get credit for each lap that you run!!

As we go into summer break, I just want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to each of the riders and their families for the support you show the Mid East Series. I also want to thank the staff for the time and hard work that they give to the Series on race weekends.

Enjoy the summer break!!! Take time to relax, enjoy your families and vacations!! Stay in touch; use the Forum to share your news!!

See you in August at Cowpens!!!

Buren